Category Breakdown
Realme C2
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
Performance
58.464.3
Camera
28.436.6
Display
56.558.9
Battery
28.129.3
Build
71.877.8
Connectivity
46.952.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.641.5
Summary
- The Realme C2 features a larger 6.1-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1560 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 has a smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the C2 is powered by the MediaTek Helio P22 chipset, whereas the Redmi Note 4 utilizes the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, which generally offers better efficiency and graphics performance.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Note 4's f/2.0 aperture may provide slightly better low-light performance.
- The C2 has a 4000 mAh battery compared to the 4100 mAh battery in the Redmi Note 4, offering similar longevity.
- Build quality favors the Redmi Note 4 with its aluminum back and frame, while the C2 uses plastic materials.
- Lastly, the C2 runs on Android 9.0 with ColorOS 6 Lite, whereas the Redmi Note 4 launched with Android 6.0 but is upgradable to Android 7.0 with MIUI 11.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme C2
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
General
Release Date
2019
2017
Announced
2019, April 22
2017
Description
Versions: RMX1941
For Global market. Also known as Xiaomi Redmi Note 4x Global.
Display
Size
6.1"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1560 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~282 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6762 Helio P22 (12 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
PowerVR GE8320
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP, f/2.0, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, 720p@120fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4100 mAh
Battery Details
4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
154.3 x 73.7 x 8.5 mm (6.07 x 2.90 x 0.33 in)
151 x 76 x 8.5 mm (5.94 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
166 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Diamond Black, Diamond Blue, Diamond Sapphire, Diamond Ruby
Dark Gray, Gold, Black, Lake Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), ColorOS 6 Lite
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), MIUI 11
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

